lesson 9-10 Flashcards
based on feelings or opinions rather than facts
subjective
beliefs about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior
morality
the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature & meaning of life, etc.
philosophy
a branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong
ethics
morality stems from God’s character and how He designed human beings to function best
virtue ethics
no objective standard of morality; only personal preferences
relativism
moral sentiments evolved to promote human survival and reproductive success
evolutionary ethics
psalm 19:1-2
the heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
based on facts rather than feelings or opinions
objective